Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Montreal | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (71 zł) | 40 zł | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (45 zł) | 29 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.90 (9 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.22 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.15 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (14 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.60 (8 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.22 (10 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (55 zł) | 32 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.76 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.30 (11 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Montreal | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,511 (8,069 zł) | 7,236 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,736 (5,579 zł) | 5,114 zł | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$142 (457 zł) | 733 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,490 (4,787 zł) | 3,963 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,079 (3,469 zł) | 2,992 zł | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$107 (343 zł) | 412 zł | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (186 zł) | 57 zł | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$384 (1,235 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$173 (556 zł) | 460 zł | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (42 zł) | 32 zł | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (86 zł) | 41 zł | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$81 (260 zł) | 312 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (172 zł) | 148 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (392 zł) | 348 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$155 (499 zł) | 408 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Montreal | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,643 (98,478 zł) | 119,791 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.73 (5.56 zł) | 7 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$95 (305 zł) | 110 zł | + 177% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (68 zł) | 42 zł | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (78 zł) | 34 zł | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$175 (562 zł) | 160 zł | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.09 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.05 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (103 zł) | 73 zł | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 84% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Montreal | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (207 zł) | 121 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (96 zł) | 60 zł | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (598 zł) | 248 zł | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 (334 zł) | 192 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$19 (62 zł) | 34 zł | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$844 (2,712 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (1.56 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 379% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 (137 zł) | 158 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (48 zł) | 18 zł | + 162% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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